The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is now inviting application for its position of Business Development Officer. Click HERE for more details.

Some 80 alumni and students attended the CityU Alumni Regatta 2010 held by the CityU Rowing Team Alumni Association on 28 March.  The exciting races took place in perfect sunny conditions on the waters near the Sha Tin Rowing Centre.  After the intense competition, the rowers celebrated with a lavish buffet lunch together.

The Department of Management is inviting applications for MA in Global Business Management (MAGBM) and MSc in Organisational and Change Management (MSOCM). MAGBM is a specialist master’s course to equip students with skills and insights needed to smoothly conduct business across political, economic, and cultural spectrums. MSOCM is designed to help managers enhance their ability to achieve their business objectives by providing the knowledge and skills needed to develop, retain, and manage subordinates.

CityU alumni networks continue to flourish all over the world, and Shenzhen on our doorstep is no exception. Alumni Relations Office (ARO) is planning its second alumni reunion in Shenzhen in the latter half of this year and would like to get in touch with more alumni residing or working there. If you or any of your alumni friends living in those parts have any personal updates including contact details, please go here. Thank you for your support in advance and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming reunion!

More than 180 alumni, students and staff who ran in or supported this year’s Hong Kong Marathon held a Reunion Dinner on 10 April. The gathering rekindled the comradeship and sense of achievement among the 73 CityU runners. Prizes were presented to the leaders in each category, who shared their great experiences with all the participants.

The Endeavour Awards, a part of the Australia Awards initiative announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009, is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of Hong Kong and Macau (including undergraduate students and alumni of CityU) to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.
The 2011 Endeavour Awards now open for application until 31 July 2010. For further details and application, please visit the Endeavour Awards website at www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au.

In Summer 2010, the Centre for Lifelong Learning of Community College of City University (CCCU) will offer 70 short courses and professional courses in the areas of Investment Planning, Language, Creativities & Design, Web Programming, Networking Technologies and Applied Communication, together with 2 Certificates Programmes and 5 Diploma Programmes (CEF reimbursable) in Professional Management which are ideal for the development of practical skills in your workplace. For more details, please refer to http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cccu/cccu_cll.htm or call 3442 7442.

The Information Systems (IS) Department is offering the following courses:

MSc in Electronic Business and Knowledge Management (MScEBKM) is tailor made for both IT and business professionals to acquire vital e-business knowledge. Details

MSc in Business Information Systems (MScBIS) targets non-IS graduates to study modern information systems technology, application and management.  Current year’s non-IS university graduates are welcome to apply. Details

MSc in Information Systems Management (MScISM) targets IS/IT professionals who are interested in advancing their careers in IS/IT management. Details

For online registration for all courses, please go here.

Senior executives and entrepreneurs with a keen interest in exploring potential business opportunities in China are invited to attend a seminar on the subject being held on Saturday 29 May. Distinguished EMBA alumni and experts will share key factors and knowledge you need to know about doing business in China.  To learn more and register for the event, please click here.

Dear Convocation members,

We are very pleased to announce that the Convocation has established a presence on Facebook so as to provide a platform for networking, idea exchange, information sharing and activity updates among the members and associations of the CityU community. Click here to join us now.

In our efforts to strengthen the bond within the alumni community and identify opportunities for collaborative activities, we are planning to liaise with various alumni associations and recruiting volunteers to work side by side with us in our future endeavours. If you are interested in volunteering, please do not hesitate to contact our Standing Committee member Iris Lam. Your participation will be greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with all of you.

Karmen Chan

Chairman of the Convocation

The Community Chest is thankful to the contribution dedicated by the First Standing Committee last year. On behalf of the Convocation, Second Standing Committee member Allen Ho (centre, pictured with Stanley Yeung, left, and Anson Chan of the Flag Day Organising Committee) received a certificate at the Community Chest Flag Day Cheque and Award Presentation Ceremony on 14 April.

Second Standing Committee members Patrick Lee and Richard Yen (4th right front row and 1st left second row) participated in the Marathon Reunion Dinner of the University on 10 April.

Convocation Chairman Karmen Chan (right) shared the joyful moment with the winners after presenting their medals at the CityU Alumni Regatta 2010 on 28 March.

Students’ Union President Alfred Chan with the Convocation Chairman at the Inauguration of the new CityUSU committee on 26 March.